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Reform councillor suspended over social media posts

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 16:54
In X posts from 2019, Kirklees councillor Dave Rowan appeared to make threats about John Bercow.
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Children in temporary accommodation hits record high

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 16:25
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 16:05
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
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Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:12
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
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UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 11:17
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
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MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 06:33
MPs say crews are under pressure due to wildfires, including the large one at a nature reserve.
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Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 22:20
Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.
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Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:05
The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.
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Green councillor charged with assaults

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 19:46
Siobhan Harper-Nunes is accused of attacking five people including police officers, police say.
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Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 17:31
A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.
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Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 17:23
The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.
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Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 16:39
The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.
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How the Clacton by-election count will take place

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 15:43
The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday.
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Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 15:17
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
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Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:47
Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.
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The Global Story

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:00
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 08:30
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
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Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 08:12
The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
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PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 05:13
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
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Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 16:50
The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.
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